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Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
INFORMATION ABOUT RIFAMPICIN + ISONIAZID + ETHAMBUTOL + PYRAZINAMIDE + VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Uses
Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Ethambutol+Pyrazinamide+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
How Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) works
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is a combination of five medicines:
Common side effects of Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Fever, Dark colored urine, Sweating, Increased sputum production, Salivation, Watery eyes, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Increased liver enzymes, Jaundice, Increased uric acid level in blood, Visual impairment
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Written By
Dr. Lipika Khurana
PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
05 Aug 2022 | 11:16 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
  • Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) must be taken on an empty stomach at the same time every day.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Discontinue Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how the medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.